My first time here Dante was so helpful and made me and my friend really good drinks!!! The music…read moreis really good but I mostly will be coming back for the amazing service. Give Dante a raise, he went ABOVE and BEYOND !!!

I had the best looking sandwich at the picnic…read more I visited Kona Loa Coffee last weekend while on the way to my monthly book club picnic. Nothing screams picnic quite like an iced latte and panini pairing. I ordered the chicken pesto panini, apple chai kombucha, and a mushroom iced latte. This latte did loads for my social meter. Giving me the extra pep to talk all things books. The sandwich was stacked with thick pieces of avocado, jalapeños, and sliced chicken. A very filling meal that definitely caught everyone's eye. Would love to return and explore more of their food menu.

Worth a drive, worth every penny…read more Its a small bakery located in Mission Viejo. Ive read about it for several months and finally stopped by this afternoon. Great customer service. They answered all my questions and the pastries were phenomenal. I will definitely return and recommend to others.

The BEST, freshest pastries. I wish influencers didn't blow them up on IG because now there is a…read moreline out the door, LOL. The chocolate cake, decadent. Their coffee cake, divine! Coming back soon to try some of their other selections.

This is my favorite place to get matcha in south OC! I get it almost every day since my office is…read morejust down the street and it is one of the highlights of my day! The staff are incredibly helpful and so friendly. Destiny, Italy, and Day are who I see the most and each time I see them they always are so kind and quick to make my drink, they are the absolute best!! I would a 100% recommend this place!!!

Had such a great experience here! I especially want to shout out Destiny Diaz, who was so kind,…read morewelcoming, and genuinely sweet. She made the experience feel really personal and went above and beyond to make sure I felt taken care of. Destiny, thank you for bringing such a positive energy to your work! Your kindness really does make a difference, and I hope you know that people notice and appreciate it. Keep shining and being a blessing to everyone you come across! Definitely appreciate good matcha, but even more so, good people. Thank you, Destiny!

This is kind of funny…read more After work, I was searching for a coffee shop nearby like I usually do, but nothing really caught my attention. So I decided to search outside the area where I live, and that's how I ended up finding this place. The funny part is that I had actually been wanting to visit this coffee shop because I saw their "Fun Flight" menu and thought it looked so interesting. I kept telling myself that I had to come try it someday. But when I searched this time, I was actually looking for a real coffee roaster and ended up here without even realizing it was the same place. Parking was easy and there were plenty of spaces. There are also other shops around, so I don't think parking would be much of an issue. The coffee shop itself was clean, bright, and nice and cool inside. I noticed one of the employees carefully cleaning the glass, and they kept wiping down empty tables and windows throughout the time I was there. Honestly, I've rarely seen someone cleaning so consistently at a coffee shop, and I really appreciated it. It made me feel like they genuinely care about cleanliness. Since it was already afternoon, I wanted something decaf, so I asked if they roast their own decaf coffee. They told me that they roast everything themselves, which immediately gave me more confidence in the coffee. I ordered a flat white and sat down, but then I realized I had completely forgotten to say "iced." Sure enough, I saw the employee making a hot drink. Well... that's totally on me! Soon my coffee came out with a beautiful latte art on top. And then I took my first sip... Oh my goodness. This is GOOD coffee! There was a slight acidity at first, but as I kept drinking, the acidity faded and I was left with a smooth, nutty, creamy latte flavor. I personally prefer medium roasts over dark roasts, and this roast was exactly my kind of coffee. Now I'm suddenly very curious about their matcha, too. I also liked that the overall pricing wasn't too expensive. The Wi-Fi did seem a little slow at times, but it wasn't slow enough to really bother me. And now I'm still sitting here debating whether I should order the matcha latte... The coffee was definitely delicious, and I already know I'll be coming back. Next time, I'm absolutely getting the Fun Flight so I can try several different coffees! Great coffee, clean space, friendly service, and reasonable prices. Definitely worth another visit!

Came here on a whim yesterday to nest and study and I am so glad that I did! The coffee shop had…read moreplenty of seating and was very clean (I'm a neat freak so was definitely happy about this). They also had several outlets for to charge devices if needed and delicious air conditioning. The baristas were very friendly and kind and the atmosphere felt very comfy and relaxing. I especially liked their very chill music playlist. I ordered: - iced matcha latte w oat milk and vanilla (barista recommended) - banana oatmeal with cinnamon, peanut butter and choco chips - plain bagel w cream cheese I really enjoyed the iced matcha, it is probably one of the better ones I have in OC. The matcha was super smooth and with the addition of the vanilla it created a sweet happy layer to it. I need to come back to try the other drinks! The banana oatmeal, while looking very tasty, didn't pass my satisfaction meter. The oatmeal in the bowl was cold and it was a thin layer of oats that laid on the bottom of the bowl. Presentation great, but for 9$, I would have wanted there to be at least 1-2 more scoops of oats in there to make it worth it. The plain bagel with cream cheese, I really enjoyed. The bagel was huge and it has a good toastiness to it. Additionally, the cream cheese was very light, not too rich and it helped make a delicious carb. Overall, I would definitely come back here to try other drinks and pastries from their menu! I also loved that the parking lot is easy to access and there are ample spots! Definitely try this spot, if you're in the area!

Love this place! Went with my fiancé and got the cocoa puff coffee and the banana latte with the…read morebanana pudding cold foam on top! And let me just say I was in heaven lol, I definitely recommend the banana latte with the banana pudding cold foam on top, it's amazing and the service was even better. They're the sweetest.

I LOVE their matcha and creative seasonal specials! it is by far the best value in the area as…read moreother places charge the same amount and give you much less for a latte. everyone is really kind and the quality of ingredients is top notch. The vibe is super chill and a great spot for remote work or studying!

I used to live nearby this little location here in Lake Forest and it was one of my sons favorite…read morestops. Recently visiting the area again and had to stop in for three consecutive days to get my fix. Definitely recommend this place

I can't believe I have never tried this place before, especially living walking distance from it…read more.. crazy lol. Awesome place! Awesome drinks, awesome flavor. We were on our walk yesterday, Wednesday around 2 pm. No vehicles on the drive thru yet, so we just walked up to the window. I got the Caramel Granita with oat-milk, it is like medium sweet drink, nice and refreshing. The girl at the window was so patient, great suggestions, excellent customer service. Will have to come by more often!

This place is not only super cute with that outdoorsy-meets-indoorsy chic vibe, but the food is…read moreactually delicious too. The whole atmosphere just feels relaxed, stylish, and very California without trying too hard. On a really hot day, the outdoor seating might not be your first choice, but on a beautiful, pleasant day? Sucks for everyone waiting for a table because you seriously won't want to leave yours It's one of those places where you end up sitting around way longer than you planned, ordering another drink and just enjoying the vibe. Overall, I was really impressed. The ambience is beautiful, the service was good, the food was delicious, and the drinks might honestly be my current favorite part. Definitely a place I'd come back to, especially on one of those perfect SoCal days when you just want good food, good drinks, and a cute place to hang out.

Was really excited to try out Brio Brio but our experience was not great. We ordered the honey…read morematcha and cold brew with a pump of vanilla syrup. Our entire order came out except for the cold brew which required me to go to the counter to ask for. When they delivered the cold brew it had a layer of cold foam. I thought that was interesting and said maybe that's just how they do things here. Unfortunately, my partner couldn't drink it because of the dairy so I went to order the drink again. This time asking them for no cold foam. When they brought the drink to me it had cold foam, again and I had to send it back. So here were are 30 minutes later, 3 tries later and I'm now realizing I paid for another drink that was given to me incorrectly the first time...not to mention this place is not very inexpensive. I walked out disappointed and frustrated. Everything else was fine. The honey matcha was good but very heavy on the honey. The pastries we had here were good and fresh.

Tried a new coffee shop! Loved the vibe, very quiet, and have a lot of tables to study. Also a few…read morecard games as well. We got the banana matcha & double matcha, i definitely recommend the double matcha, it's rly rly yummy and flavorful, not watery AT ALL.

Sabr recently moved to have their own storefront in a small plaza with a decent amount of parking…read morespaces. There's definitely a workspace-cafe vibe and I do believe they provide internet. Their matcha is good, don't get me wrong. But size is a bit small, especially if they don't offer multiple sizes of drinks. As of August, they didn't have some drinks yet (like matcha einspanner, so keep that in mind.) I would suggest to have the menu placed elsewhere because I couldn't peruse the menu till I stood at hr register, which would be a problem if there was a line. I also think the staff could have been more welcoming and friendly. However, they were helpful in answering questions.

Cooks Coffee is hands down one of the best mobile coffee experiences I've had in SoCal. Their…read moredrinks are thoughtfully curated with unique flavors, house made syrups and creams that I haven't tried anywhere else. I recently had the chance to indulge in their offerings again just a few weeks ago and they kept me powered for my shift all night. I highly recommend them for events and if you have the chance to see them, give their Knafeh latte a try. You won't be disappointed! I also love that they offer bottled lattes to take home so you can enjoy them during the work week! Some of my favorites are their Churro latte and vanilla cardamom. The owners are always super sweet and professional, and their aesthetic really elevates the experience at the events I've been too! Solid 10/10!

The specialty drinks are amazing!! Had their churro latte & the nifty at their launch party and…read moreI've been craving them ever since. The barista knows his coffee and is so detailed. It's refreshing to see a coffee biz care about making sure all their drinks is made to par Definitely going to hire them at my next big event!!

This is a cute shop tucked into a business center, with plenty of outdoor seating that makes it a…read moregreat spot to chill in the afternoons. Lots of business people post up out here working or taking meetings, which makes it lively. Whenever I've been in, service has been friendly and I've never had an issue. The coffee is yummy and so are the pastries, and my little one is obsessed with their gelato. Milk options are great too, though they do upcharge for them, which is a minor gripe at most. I mostly stick to lattes, but their signature and seasonal drinks are worth branching out for. The coconut cloud matcha in particular is incredible. They also have an app with a loyalty program, which is a small but appreciated bonus for regulars. This is actually their flagship location, and they roast their own beans on site, so you can watch the roasting process happen while you sip your drink, a fun detail most people probably walk right past. Only real gripe is that they close at 2pm on weekends, which is exactly when I usually swing by. Wish they'd push it to 3pm. A girl can dream.